Senior Test Automation Engineer - Hardware and Robotics - Onsite

Join our Austin lab team to operate and maintain sophisticated test fixtures for a world-renowned technology company. As a Senior Test Automation Engineer specializing in Hardware and Robotics, you'll deploy hardware test systems, execute daily testing protocols, and troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical components while working with cutting-edge consumer electronics used by billions globally.

At EPAM, you'll work on cutting-edge technologies, solve complex challenges, and shape the future of digital innovation. With access to continuous learning, mentorship, and global projects, your expertise will drive meaningful change.

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Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure hardware test fixtures following automation engineering specifications including mechanical setup
• Diagnose and repair hardware faults (including electrical failures and mechanical adjustments to test fixtures) to restore test areas and equipment to operation quickly and independently
• Set up and commission physical test fixtures incorporating robotics or other motion control systems, ensuring proper integration, calibration, and functionality
• Execute daily test protocols while monitoring system performance and ensuring test accuracy
• Debug and troubleshoot failures in electrical and mechanical components using systematic problem-solving approaches
• Perform device deployment, restoration, and configuration management for test equipment
• Maintain lab operations including timely resolution of open actions and general facility upkeep
• Collaborate with cross-location engineering teams to run experiments and validate test results

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Proficiency in Python programming with strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities
• Experience with diagnosing and repairing hardware faults, including electrical failures of key components and mechanical modifications to test fixtures
• Experience with deploying and commissioning physical test fixtures that incorporate robotics or other motion control systems, including integration, calibration, and functional verification
• Hands-on experience deploying automated test fixtures including mechanical assembly and setup
• Familiarity with infrastructure management systems like Ansible or Puppet for configuration control
• Experience with shell scripting, networking protocols, and managing macOS systems
• Self-sufficient problem-solving abilities with excellent analytical and debugging skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with distributed teams

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program